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1967 Map of Willow City

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Willow City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Willow City and the nearby settlement of Eckert occupy a landscape defined by the rugged crossings of Willow Creek and Coal Creek. This 1967 survey captures the area during a period of ranching and infrastructure growth, shown by the extensive network of fence lines and pipelines traversing the terrain. The presence of the Eckert Pumping Sta and multiple radio facilities near Bell Mountain suggests the strategic utility of these hills during the mid-20th century.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the precise locations of the Willow City Cem and Eckert Cem. The map reveals a topography of family-named peaks and hollows, such as Andy Moore Mountain, Garrett Mountain, and Ragged Mountain. Land use is further detailed through several gravel pits and mines, while the Young Landing Strip indicates the integration of private aviation into this rural Texas landscape.